Anne Weaver – Page 269

Video tutorial: Expand the waist on a pair of jeans

November 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jeans that fit too tight in the waist are not comfortable! And it creates a muffin top that most of us try to avoid. If your jeans are fitting too tight in the waist, you don’t have to trash them. … Read more ...

Free pattern: Wraparound zip top laminated make-up case

November 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a laminated toiletries case with a wraparound zipper top. The flat bottom makes this a great case to hold bottles and other bulkier cosmetics, and the open top makes it easy… Read more ...

Free sewing pattern: 1 hour t-shirt

November 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve got an hour, you’ve got enough time to sew yourself a t-shirt! And Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a free pattern! It’s a simple pattern with just two pieces – a front and a back – so… Read more ...

Tutorial: Buffalo plaid sweater Christmas pillow

November 21, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Jess from If Only They Would Nap shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make this sweater pillow with a buffalo plaid Christmas greeting. The sweater and the buffalo plaid give it a cozy feel, and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girls skirt set from a mens shirt

November 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Ari from Max California shows how you can make a little girl’s skirt set out of a mens shirt. The set includes a sleeveless cropped shirt and a matching gathered waist skirt. The little girl’s shirt keeps the collar and… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shell edge finish for knit fabrics

November 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

KZ from Kzjostudio shows how you can create a beautiful shell edge finish on knit fabrics. It’s a pretty finish for arm and neck holes. It uses a lingerie stitch found on many sewing machines. It may take some practice… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy DIY casserole carrier

November 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Whether it’s a work potluck or a family dinner, many of us will be taking a dish of food with us somewhere this week. If it’s still hot from the oven, that can present difficulties! Kerri from How Does She?… Read more ...

Why you shouldn’t skip the staystitching

November 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Click below for her post: Stay Stitching Is Important, by Made By Rae [photo from Made By Rae]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make placemats from vintage tea towels

November 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Rebecca Ringquist creates one-of-a-kind placemats out of vintage tea towels. She shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how she does it. She embellishes them with satin stitching to highlight important dates or interesting images printed on the tea… Read more ...

Free pattern: Felt dump truck softie with bottle cap wheels

November 19, 2016 by Anne Weaver

See the big wheels on this felt dump truck softie? They’re bottle caps! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free sewing pattern for making the softie. The bottle cap wheels are held safely in place using an unexpected sewing supply. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a placemat with a flatware pocket

November 18, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These placemats have flatware pockets that make setting a pretty Thanksgiving table a breeze! Create Kids Couture has a tutorial showing how you can make them. The placemat is quilted and has a pocket tucked into the corner. They’re great… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Expand the waist on a pair of jeans

Free pattern: Wraparound zip top laminated make-up case

Free sewing pattern: 1 hour t-shirt

Tutorial: Buffalo plaid sweater Christmas pillow

Tutorial: Little girls skirt set from a mens shirt

Tutorial: Shell edge finish for knit fabrics

Tutorial: Easy DIY casserole carrier

Why you shouldn’t skip the staystitching

Tutorial: Make placemats from vintage tea towels

Free pattern: Felt dump truck softie with bottle cap wheels

Tutorial: Sew a placemat with a flatware pocket

Tutorial: Little girls felt purse

Tutorial: Mini patchwork Christmas stockings

Tutorial: Fabric wine bottle gift bag

Free pattern: Kitty sleep mask